Parenting & Family · head to head
FamilyAlbum vs Artkive
The short version
- Each has a real cost: FamilyAlbum premium One covers only the subscriber at $2.99 a month while Premium Family and Premium Family Pro cost $5.99 and $10.99 a month respectively to cover the rest of the household; Artkive free tier is severely limited to 40 images with 3-month expiry, requiring membership for long-term storage
- They diverge on capability: FamilyAlbum covers Unlimited photo storage, Artkive covers Art photo capture.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which FamilyAlbum and Artkive actually diverge.
| Attribute | FamilyAlbum | Artkive |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Platforms | Ios, Android, Web | Web, iOS |
| Founded | 2015 | 2013 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Parenting & Family).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in FamilyAlbum
- Unlimited photo storage
- Video sharing
- Private family groups
- Auto-generated slideshows
- Comments & reactions
- Growth record
- Photo print ordering
- Photo libraries
Only in Artkive
- Art photo capture
- Digital organization
- Tag and categorize
- Share with family
- Mosaic prints
- Gift products
- iCloud
- Google Photos
Both cover
- Photo books
- Cloud backup
- Cloud deployment
- Ios support
- Android support
- English language support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
FamilyAlbum
- Sharing family photos and videos privately with invited relativesnot Artkive
- Auto-generating monthly highlight videos of a child's growthnot Artkive
Artkive
- Saving kids artnot FamilyAlbum
- Declutteringnot FamilyAlbum
- Creating photo booksnot FamilyAlbum
- Sharing with familynot FamilyAlbum
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
FamilyAlbum
- Premium One covers only the subscriber at $2.99 a month while Premium Family and Premium Family Pro cost $5.99 and $10.99 a month respectively to cover the rest of the household
- Subscriptions renew automatically every month or year and the first month free trial converts to a paid plan unless cancelled at least 24 hours before it ends
- Free tier slideshow features are capped at up to 3 photos or videos
Artkive
- Free tier is severely limited to 40 images with 3-month expiry, requiring membership for long-term storage
- Requires physically mailing artwork to Artkive for professional digitization, not suitable for immediate preservation
- Digital book and mosaic products carry additional costs starting at $75 per book
Pricing, plan by plan
FamilyAlbum
Free- FreeFree
- Unlimited photo storage
- Unlimited video (3 min)
- Up to 50 members
- Premium$7.99/month
- Everything in Free
- 10-minute videos
- Original quality storage
Artkive
Free- Free TierFree
- Up to 40 images
- 3-month access
- Digital storage only
- Art Book$75/product
- 25-350 images
- Professional photography
- Premium matte printing
Which should you pick?
Choose FamilyAlbum if
- You need unlimited photo storage.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want video sharing.
Choose Artkive if
- You need art photo capture.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS.
- You also want digital organization.
Questions people ask
- Is FamilyAlbum or Artkive better?
- Neither clearly leads. FamilyAlbum starts at Free and Artkive at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, FamilyAlbum or Artkive?
- FamilyAlbum starts at Free and Artkive at Free.
- Does FamilyAlbum or Artkive run on more platforms?
- FamilyAlbum runs on Ios, Android, Web. Artkive runs on Web, iOS.
- Can I use FamilyAlbum for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is FamilyAlbum best used for?
- FamilyAlbum is most often used for sharing family photos and videos privately with invited relatives, auto-generating monthly highlight videos of a child's growth. Of those, sharing family photos and videos privately with invited relatives and auto-generating monthly highlight videos of a child's growth are not what Artkive is typically brought in for.
- What can FamilyAlbum do that Artkive cannot?
- FamilyAlbum covers Unlimited photo storage, Video sharing, Private family groups, Auto-generated slideshows. Artkive covers Art photo capture, Digital organization, Tag and categorize, Share with family. Both handle Photo books, Cloud backup, Cloud deployment, Ios support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Artkive: What does Artkive offer and how does the service work?
Artkive helps preserve children's artwork by professionally photographing and digitizing pieces. You order a box (holds 300-400 pieces), fill it with artwork, ship it back prepaid, and receive digital copies plus professionally-designed photo books or framed mosaics.
SourceArtkive: Is there a free option for storing digital artwork?
There is limited free access: you can store up to 39 digitized images at no cost, and this access expires 3 months after receipt. Membership is only required if you exceed 40 images and want long-term storage.
SourceArtkive: What do photo books and framed mosaics cost?
Art Books start at $75 for a 25-image book (available in two sizes: 8x8 or 11x8.5). Framed Mosaics range from $14x14 to 26x26 sizes. A Starter Kit costs $14.99 introductory price (regular $39).
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